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The Quest

The Egyptian Series 4
Series: Egypt Series
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The Quest by Wilbur Smith is a gripping continuation of his best-selling series set in ancient Egypt. It follows the journey of the wise and enigmatic eunuch Taita, who is sent on a perilous mission across the mysterious and dangerous landscapes of Africa. As tensions rise and threats loom, Taita's quest becomes a battle against mystical and earthly forces, blending history with supernatural elements in an enthralling tale of adventure.
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You might enjoy this gripping adventure if you are captivated by ancient history interwoven with thrilling and suspenseful plotlines. This book promises to transport you to an exotic setting, rich with intrigue and dynamic characters, as it combines elements of mystery and historical fiction within a thrilling narrative.

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The Quest

From master storyteller Wilbur Smith, an escapist adventure in the timeless Egyptian Series.

From master storyteller Wilbur Smith, an escapist adventure in the timeless Egyptian Series

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She is omnivorous. No matter age or appearance, physical frailty or imperfection. It is not their flesh that feeds her appetites, but their souls. She devours young and old, men and women. She leaves only a desiccated husk.

An unspeakable evil. An impossible gift.

Renowned magus Taita is now over a hundred years old, and has ascended to a new level of wisdom and understanding about his world. But he must prepare himself for the biggest threat Egypt has ever faced: the great plagues and the failure of the Nile, brought about by the fire witch Eos, an ancient force of sheer evil.

Taita must risk his soul to battle against Eos, or his homeland and everything he has ever loved will be lost forever. But there are other reasons for Taita to fightβ€”since success could also mean rewards he could never have thought possible...

The fourth book in the epic Egyptian Series.

Series: Egypt Series

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The Quest by Wilbur Smith, a thrilling instalment in the ancient Egyptian series, captivates readers with a blend of adventure and mystery. Critics praise the novel's vivid historical detail and compelling plot, though some find the pacing uneven. Fans appreciate the suspenseful blend of historical fiction and action, making it a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785766961

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 468g

Pages: 640

About the Author

Wilbur Smith is a global phenomenon: a distinguished author with a large and established readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, with sales of over 130 million novels worldwide.

Born in Central Africa in 1933, Wilbur became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published forty-one global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have now been translated into twenty-six languages.

The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.

For all the latest information on Wilbur visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

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